Life is meant to be joyous! We are pleasure-seeking creatures by nature. Joy makes us younger, smarter, more intuitive, and healthier . . . with better hormonal balance and immune-system functioning. Joy even positively affects our metabolism.On today's episode Cody invites Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Sexual Relationship Coach, Marissa Nelson. They talk all about this and how if we deliberately pursue pleasure we can improve more than just our relationships, it can help us heal our lives. Marissa Nelson has helped hundreds of couples rediscover lasting connection while overcoming all of life’s challenges together. She is one of less than ten African-American therapists nationwide to hold these professional designations. Her extensive clinical knowledge of couples issues yet accessible and contemporary style makes couples and sex therapy conversational, warm and fun.An internationally recognized expert, she is the creator of IntimacyMoons Couples Retreats, rated by Women’s Health and Bustle Magazines as one of the top couples retreats worldwide. She has also been frequently featured in over 100 national and international media publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CBC, CNN Health, Glamour, Latina and Black Enterprise.In 2021, Marissa launched IntimacyIVF, a tailored online program and therapy practice for couples experiencing infertility to learn the specific psycho-emotional skills to break free from isolation, shame and fear, and enjoy deep connection on their path to parenthood. Marissa graduated with a Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy from Drexel University where she received the Department of Family Therapy Service Award. Marissa also pursued post-graduate studies, receiving a Certificate in Sexual Health & Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In summer 2021, she will pursue a Masters in Education Entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), American Association of Sexuality Educators, Conselors and Therapists (AASECT), American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and is a Board member of Diversity and Inclusion Committee of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.Want to connect with Marissa? Find her at intimacymoons.com or at intimacyivf.comWant to purchase a Mixhers Herpleasure Play Pack? Here you go!Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. You can watch full episodes on YouTube now as well. Like and Subscribe to the It's Hertime Podcast HERE!Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!